Jim Dunn (Washington politician)
# Jim Dunn (Washington politician)

Jim Dunn (born 1942) is an American politician and a former member of the Washington House of Representatives. He represented the 17th Legislative District from 1996-2003 and 2006-2009. He is a member of the Republican Party.

## Personal

Representative Jim Dunn and his wife, Joan, have been married since 1964 and have lived in Clark County since 1977. They have two grown children and five grandchildren.

A Vietnam era veteran, Representative Dunn served three enlistments in the U.S. Air Force and Reserves. He is also a descendant of pioneer families from the Washington and Alaska territories.

## State government

Republican State Representative for the 17th Legislative District of Washington from 1996 through 2002; elected State Representative for that district again in 2004 and 2006, again as a Republican. Dunn lost his primary bid for re-election in 2008.

## Community activism

* Knights of Columbus
* County Charter Board
* Holy Redeemer Catholic Church
* Loyal Order of Moose
* American Legion
